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sawdust firing or chippings?

updated fri 14 dec 01

 

Martin Howard on thu 13 dec 01


Instead of using sawdust, has anyone on list used wood chippings, like what
we get from a garden Chipper/Shredder?

I have loads of the stuff now (bought a 9 HP job that does the lot- even
makes my compost for the garden). So I could build a circular incinerator
from spare bricks and do some low cone stuff with chippings.
But what would I need to change from the sawdust routine to make it work?

I could be a good way for me to make garden pots without using space in the
electric kiln.

Martin Howard
Webbs Cottage Pottery
Woolpits Road, Great Saling
BRAINTREE, Essex CM7 5DZ
01371 850 423
martin@webbscottage.co.uk
http://www.webbscottage.co.uk
Updated 13/12/01 So please view and tell me of any obvious glitches.

LOWELL BAKER on thu 13 dec 01


Chips have always been a problem in my burner system. You
really need sawdust and small shavings. The sawdust also needs
to be very dry.

I am sure you could find firing uses for your mulch but it won't go
through my burner.

Lowell